Newly-appointed director of athletics for Pitt County Schools Paul Cornwell joins us in this special episode. With nearly 40 years in coaching and administration - including two decades at Ayden-Grifton High School - Coach Cornwell brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. We’ll discuss his vision for the future, building on Pitt County’s proud tradition of excellence, and explore timely topics like NIL, NCHSAA reclassification and the importance of certified athletic trainer coverage. Join us as we meet the leader poised to guide PCS Athletics into its next era of achievement and community impact.

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In this episode of PCS CONNECT, we dive into the latest legislative developments affecting education in North Carolina with Representatives Gloristine Brown (District 8) and Dr. Tim Reeder (District 9). Key topics include the school calendar law, expanding advanced teaching roles, cell phone use in classrooms, teacher pay, federal accountability standards, and the expansion of opportunity scholarships (vouchers). Hosted by Superintendent Dr. Steve M. Lassiter, Jr., this discussion offers valuable insight into what these changes mean for students, teachers, and families across Pitt County and the state. Don’t miss this critical conversation on education policy!

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In this insightful episode we sit down with two dedicated Pitt County Schools educators, Ginny Collins and Michelle Money, to discuss their experiences in Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) and how it has transformed their approach to teaching and collaboration. We explore the role of Communities of Practice (CoPs) in reshaping how they work across schools and grade levels, creating more effective solutions to shared challenges. Our guests share the impact this collaborative process has had on their daily teaching practices and the positive effects on student engagement and learning outcomes, particularly in literacy.

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